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Although no longer in daily use, the igloo, or snow house, was critical to the survival of the Inuit people. Some Inuit used the igloo during hunting forays or other travel. Other groups used the igloo as their full time winter housing. A dome made ...

The thatched roof, in various forms, has been used in tropical and temperate areas of the world. Thatching continues to be used in developing countries using locally sourced materials. At a time when there was a shortage of roofing materials in rural England, a thatched ...

Around the world people have come up with unique ways to provide a roof over their head. Some imagination had to be used if typical materials were not available. The Danes used seaweed roofs! On Læsø, a small island in Denmark, deforestation forced the people ...

Indicators that you need to replace shingles on your roof range from the subtle to obvious. By keeping your roof in good repair, you will reduce the risk of interior damage to your home. Once a leak appears on the inside, quite a bit of ...

Google is breaking ground on a new centralized campus complex in London England. One of many unique design features is the extensive rooftop garden, an example of Green Roofing. The building has been called a “landscaper” since it is as long as a skyscraper is ...

How a Roof Tour Became a Reality. Over time the skylines of historical cities are destroyed with the introduction of new and much taller buildings. St Petersburg in Russia can thank Czar Nicolas for dodging that bullet. The story has it that the Czar, surveying ...

Just when you think you have seen the last snowfall of the winter, another dump arrives. You need to remain diligent about the snow load (weight) your roof is carrying to prevent structural damage. These are indicators that your roof is under stress. Unusual sounds ...

Many choices are available when replacing a flat roof. It is during the design period that costly mistakes can be avoided. Issues ranging from excessive maintenance costs to structural overload that causes damage to the building can be circumvented. To avoid issues in the future ...

Europe is full of wonderous buildings that include everything from glorious cathedrals to small cottages with sod roofs. Poor fishermen in Northern France developed a unique solution to build a home for their families prior to World War 2. The village of Equihen Plage, is ...

The Spice Shopping Centre in Riga Latvia has installed a unique 'Smart Roof' technology. The system monitors snow weight on the roof and produces information about any changes in real time. The 'Smart Roof' was developed by Ruukki Construction from Helsinki, Finland. The technology would ...